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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.13, 195.14 and 38.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.13, 195.14 and 38.81 is: 58.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.13 : 195.14 = 38.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.13/195.14 = 38.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.13x = 195.14 × 38.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.13x = 7,572.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,572.21/130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.19

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